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VF03 MRX

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,003 mi
Last recorded151,003 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 MRX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 151,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 142,143 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both front (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 127,545 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is a winter tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre on wear bars

Fail 9 Feb 2016 127,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre on wear bars

Pass 28 Feb 2015 116,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 108,247 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 108,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 100,556 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 100,555 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 91,270 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 91,251 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 75,115 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 64,890 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 64,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,834 miles

all tyres wearing to various degrees

imbalance front brakes

Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,449 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,296 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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VF03 MRX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF03 MRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VF03 MRX registered?

VF03 MRX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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